Which tax software is best for freelancers and the self-employed?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FreeTaxUSA | 5/6 | 72.8 |
| 2 | H&R Block Self-Employed | 3/6 | 48.6 |
| 3 | Keeper Tax | 4/6 | 48.5 |
| 4 | TaxSlayer | 3/6 | 42.9 |
| 5 | TurboTax Self-Employed | 2/6 | 33.5 |
| 6 | TurboTax | 2/6 | 32.4 |
| 7 | TaxAct Self-Employed | 2/6 | 23.5 |
| 8 | TaxSlayer Self-Employed | 2/6 | 16.2 |
| 9 | TaxAct | 2/6 | 16.1 |
| 10 | H&R Block | 1/6 | 13.5 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| cnet.commedia · cnet.com |   2 surfaces |
| deduction.com12 Best Self-Employed Tax Software Options to Manage Your Taxes as a 1099 |  2 surfaces |
| freetaxusa.comFreeTaxUSA® Pricing: Affordable Filing for All Situations |  2 surfaces |
| investormint.comBest Tax Software for Self-Employed 2026 - Investormint |  2 surfaces |
| turbotax.intuit.comTurboTax Do It Yourself Premium 2025-2026 | Self-Employed & Investor Tax Software | 2 surfaces |
| zenithfinancialadvisors.comBest Tax Software for Freelancers & Self-Employed (2026) - Zenith | 2 surfaces |
| ceocult.comBest Tax Software for Self-Employed: 6 Ranked (2026) | 1 surfaces |
| chatref.aiWhat tax software is best for self-employed individuals? | C - Chatref – AI | 1 surfaces |
| cnbc.commedia · Best Tax Software for Small Businesses in 2026 | 1 surfaces |
| facebook.comsocial · Top Rated Tax Software Solutions for Freelancers Operating As a Sole Proprietor | 1 surfaces |
| finatune.comBest Tax Software for Self-Employed and Freelancers in 2026 | 1 surfaces |
| finwiselab.comBest Tax Software for Freelancers 2026 | 1 surfaces |
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